GAME 1: (MTL 6, NYR 5 - ot) -
The young Rangers jump out to a 4 goal lead only to see the veteran Habs
storm back to tie it and force OT, where Coco, Jacques Lemaire beat JD on
the glove side for the win. Both teams got under each other's skin as 6 guys
were sent to the box for fighting. Doug Risebrough was the instigator, but
he didn't receive any additional time.

GAME 2: (MTL 4, NYR 2) -
The Habs didn't take any chances and scored early and often. When
they weren't scoring Ken Dryden was standing on his head saving
everything the Blueshirts could throw at him. Espo netted two
goals in the 3rd to make it interesting, but New York never
seriously challenged Montreal.

GAME 3: (NYR 5, MTL 2) -
The Garden was rocking. Immediately after the puck dropped Pierre
Mondou and Mario Marois dropped the gloves and began fighting.
Marois gained an advantage in the fight and Canadien captain
Serge Savard jumped in to defend his teammate, which cost him a
game misconduct. The Rangers fed off the excitement and got 2
goals from Ulf Nilsson and solid net play from JD as they staved
off going 3 down in the series. Ron Greschner and Mario Tremblay
dropped the gloves late in the third as the Canadien star
attempted to get some momentum back for his team that gave up 3
unanswered goals.

GAME 4: (NYR 5, MTL 2) -
Feeding off the momentum that their game 3 victory brought them
the Rangers hit the Madison Square Garden ice pumped. Dave
Maloney scored the first goal of the game, while New York was
shorthanded. Montreal finished off the power play by tying it up
as Steve Shutt netted his 3rd of the series. Rookie Don Maloney
got his 3rd of the series to put the Rangers up 2-1 to end the
first. Tough physical play led to a series of penalties and the
normally calm Larry Robinson taking a 5 minute major. The big
story on the night was the

hat trick scored by Ranger defensive
forward Lucien DeBlois. Montreal's Ken Dryden was terrible in
net. As the series heads back to the Forum tied, rumor has it
that Canadien coach Scotty Bowman might tap Bunny Larouque to
replace Dryden.

GAME 5: (MTL 5, NYR 4
- ot) - Both teams were on edge as the pivotal
game 5 headed to the Forum. Lot's of close checking and
fisticuffs. The action was fast and furious and when the Rangers
tied it up late in the 3rd we were treated to OT. The Forum crowd
was tense as was surprise starter in net Bunny Larocque, who
replaced the up and down Ken Dryden. At the 8:09 mark of OT Guy
Lapointe fed Mario Tremblay who went top shelf on JD to end the
contest, as the series will be heading back to MSG for game 6.

GAME 6: (NYR 10, MTL
6) - The Garden faithful were as loud a ever as they
knew this game was do or die for their Broadway Blueshirts. After
losing game 5 in OT to the Canadiens the Rangers knew they needed
a fast start to keep the crowd involved, but more importantly to
prevent the Habs from getting any sort of momentum. When the
Canadiens scored in the first minute of the game it looked like
the Rangers were in trouble. The Rangers answered back rattling
off 7 consecutive goals off of Bunny Larocque, who started in
place of Dryden for a second consecutive game. The Habs have
talent plus they have the heart of a champion...a 3

time
defending champion. The Rangers decided to go into a defensive
shell, which only spurred on the Canadien rush. By the time there
was 5 minutes remaining in the game New York's lead evaporated to
1 goal. JD let in 5 unanswered goals. The crowd bengan to get
very nervous knowing their team needed this win to force game 7
and stave off elimination for the 39th consecutive year. We'll
the Blueshirts went on the offensive and scored 3 quick goals to
soundly defeat Montreal 10-6. The decisive game 7 will be held in
the Montreal Forum in 2 days. Ulf Nilsson had a hat trick in this
slugfest.

GAME 7: (MTL 6, NYR 5) -
Scotty Bowman decided to go back to Dryden in net as Larocque's
magic wore out in game 6. New York has ridden the hot glove hand
of JD all post season, so there was no doubt he would be back
between the pipes. The Canadiens came out flying and torched JD
for 3 goals in the first. By the end of the period he was lifted
for Wayne Thomas who had not seen action the entire postseason.
Thomas was good at first, but once the Rangers were forced to
open up their offense he (Thomas) was unable to protect his net.
Guy LaFluer

netted a hat trick during the wild 3rd period where
both teams exploded for 5 goals each. The Cinderella dream ended
in game 7 for the Rangers, who were unable to break the 39 year
Stanley Cup drought/curse. Ulf Nilsson, who in real life was
injured (by the dreaded Potvin) was allowed to play in this
series, and he showed his value by scoring 10 goals and helping
the Rangers push Montreal to its limits. Montreal won it's 4th in
a row, ensuring its place amongst the greatest dynasties in the
sport.